Random sentence
Posted by: meekowl on: October 8, 2009
Someone said this to me today and I just had to write it down. “Sometimes I think the more one searches, the farther away you get…..”
Goals
Posted by: meekowl on: July 9, 2009
I have some goals for my life. Things I need to do to be truly happy. First, I’ve taken the steps I need to take to lose some weight that has crept up on me lately. I am involved with a group of people who have set this same goal for themselves. I think in order to reach my other goals of love, companionship, finding some place that really feels like home, etc. I have to do this for myself because if I’m not happy with myself or the way I look then I won’t ever be ready for the rest.
July \ August \ Sept
Posted by: meekowl on: June 23, 2009
July is going to be a very busy month with so much going on.
* Outdoor concert 7/3
* Going to the casino for the 4th of July celebration. Last year I doubled my money; wonder if I’ll be that lucky this year?
* The weekend of 7/11 – going to Minneapolis with my cousin to be pampered at a spa! Very excited about that.
* Jazz Fest is the 17th and 18th but thanks to my boss getting married I’ll have to miss it except for volunteering in one of the beer tents from 5-8 Friday night.
* July 18th – managers wedding
* July 25th – brunch with friends
* July 26th – Airshow
* Possibly go to Atlanta in August. One of my favorite cities; been there twice.
* Sept 25 – 26 – Birmingham AL
* Sept 27 – Sept 30 – Graham NC
* Oct 31 – Nov 4 – Orlando FL
Seattle my kind of town
Posted by: meekowl on: June 16, 2009
I know the words are Chicago and not Seattle…I think I fell in love with a city. I could definately see me living there. I actually miss being there.
Reasons to move:
1) The Harbor
2) It’s an aerobic city which is really cool.
3) Taking a ferry to work instead of driving a car.
4) The seafood
5) The opportunities
6) It’s not where I’m living now
7) Never too hot or too cold
8 ) I just loved the whole vibe of the city
9) My midwestern palate would have to acquire a taste for Seattle food. Too many herbal flavors I just didn’t care for.
10) cont…
Patience
Posted by: meekowl on: June 15, 2009
Patience is something I’m not good at but when it comes to something that’s worth waiting for then I do much better.
My random thoughts…
I believe that it’s real.
I believe it will happen someday.
I understand the hard work that you need to do now for yourself.
I’ve waited this long I can wait a while longer.
All I need for now is the occasional spoken word letting me know it’s still the same.
Can I wait forever…no and I shouldn’t have to. Besides if it’s going to take forever then it wasn’t meant to be in the first place.
Can I wait a while longer. I don’t think I have a choice, my heart seems willing to wait as long as it takes. I can’t help the way I feel.
Do I love you? That is the one thing that I’m positive about. I hope you know this.
No matter what happens you will always have a piece of my heart. That I can promise you.
God, please tell him I love him and help us find a way. I just pray I’m not being a fool.
I don’t know why, when, how or if I should. All I know is that I do, I just do. I didn’t plan it or think about it, it just happened.
Have fun…
Posted by: meekowl on: May 17, 2009
These were not the words we wanted to hear from the doctor. “Go out and have fun because you don’t have much time left.” I don’t even know what to say to that. All I’ve learned is that no matter how young you are you’re never promised tomorrow. I can’t be afraid to make the most of life and go after the things that will make me the most happy. I’m just so sad every time I think about it.
A story worth repeating. At least it is to me.
Lori and Me
The phone rang tonight and I found out my cousin was diagnosed with colon and liver cancer. She is only 48 and has been healthy all her life. She never smoked, drank occasionally, she has always been thin, ate well and so on. Her husband asked the doctor how many times do people survive this….not many was the answer. It’s so sad, I feel so bad, sad, shocked. She was the person that I always enjoyed seeing the most at Christmas and other family gatherings when we were kids. We had so much fun together. If you saw one of us you saw the other. Her Dad and my Grandpa (brothers) used to help each other out on their farms and she and I would tag along and try to keep up with the men, thinking we were so strong…HA. I just can’t believe Lori could be that sick…possibly fatal. How do these things happen. Prayers can work miracles, maybe she will be one of the few lucky ones. I have to have faith until there is a reason not to. I can’t even fathom what she must be feeling or her husband and sons. The last time I saw her was at my Grandpa’s funeral…she looked so good. I wish we would have had more time to talk but it was such an emotional day, I said a few words, we hugged and then later said good-bye. She lives in MN now so we rarely see each other.
My poor Grandma has been to so many funerals in the last 4 months. First Grandpa’s in Nov, then Grandpa’s friend Bob in Jan, her sister-in-law just a week ago, now her cousin’s tomorrow. Our family has been very blessed with longevity so I guess it was bound to happen eventually. Two generations before me are all in their 80’s so it had to start happening I guess.
Seattle May 24th – May 28th and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it. I”m going to go for it because there might not be a tomorrow. Don’t they say that all you have to fear is fear itself…to be continued.
Happy Birthday to me
Posted by: meekowl on: May 1, 2009
Good friends, excellent food, drinks, free bday dessert, cards that made us laugh, several email wishes from friends and family, phone call from my friend in NC. The only thing missing was that special someone to share it all with. But I had a great birthday celebration last night! I really am blessed to be loved by so many people.
Seattle here I come!!!!!
I like all kinds of music, except bluegrass, but I am particuliarly fond of songs that tell stories. Sometimes the music itself might not be all that original or that good but if I can connect with the story I can overlook the actual “sound”. Country music is one style of music that seems to always be telling a story. I heard the song “Austin” today for the first time in a long time and it got me thinking. It’s songs like that where I wish there could be a sequel, a part 2. What happens with that couple? Are they able to overcome the miles?
Would that be a good idea for an artist to do something like they do with movies, continue the story on the next album? Or is it like with movies where the first one is usually the best and it would be better to just leave it to the imaginations of the listener.
Austin
She left without leavin’ a number
Said she needed to clear her mind
He figured she’d gone back to Austin
‘Cause she talked about it all the time
It was almost a year before she called him up
Three rings and an answering machine is what she got
If you’re callin’ ’bout the car I sold it
If this is Tuesday night I’m bowling
If you’ve got somethin’ to sell, you’re wastin’ your time, I’m not
buyin’
If it’s anybody else, wait for the tone,
You know what to do
And P.S. if this is Austin, I still love you
The telephone fell to the counter
She heard but she couldn’t believe
What kind of man would hang on that long
What kind of love that must be
She waited three days, and then she tried again
She didn’t know what she’d say,
But she heard three rings and then
If it’s Friday night I’m at the ballgame
And first thing Saturday, if it don’t rain
I’m headed out to the lake
And I’ll be gone, all weekend long
But I’ll call you back when I get home
On Sunday afternoon
And P.S. If this is Austin, I still love you
Well, this time she left her number
But not another word
Then she waited by the phone on Sunday evenin’
And this is what he heard
If you’re callin’ ’bout my heart
It’s still yours
I should’ve listened to it a little more
Then it wouldn’t have taken me so long to know where I belong
And by the way, boy, this is no machine you’re talkin’ to
Can’t you tell, this is Austin, and I still love you
I still love you
~Blake Shelton~
Hmm, I wonder what happened with that couple?? Were they able to over come the miles? They both have to take the risk.
They probably make it but I just can’t imagine how it will work out. I don’t know what to do. Seattle could be the answer but how?? Do I leave my number but not another word? Help me if you please.
Please don’t forget me
Fight Lori…fight.
Posted by: meekowl on: April 24, 2009
Lori and Me
The phone rang tonight and I found out my cousin was diagnosed with colon and liver cancer. She is only 48 and has been healthy all her life. She never smoked, drank occasionally, she has always been thin, ate well and so on. Her husband asked the doctor how many times do people survive this….not many was the answer. It’s so sad, I feel so bad, sad, shocked. She was the person that I always enjoyed seeing the most at Christmas and other family gatherings when we were kids. We had so much fun together. If you saw one of us you saw the other. Her Dad and my Grandpa (brothers) used to help each other out on their farms and she and I would tag along and try to keep up with the men, thinking we were so strong…HA. I just can’t believe Lori could be that sick…possibly fatal. How do these things happen. Prayers can work miracles, maybe she will be one of the few lucky ones. I have to have faith until there is a reason not to. I can’t even fathom what she must be feeling or her husband and sons. The last time I saw her was at my Grandpa’s funeral…she looked so good. I wish we would have had more time to talk but it was such an emotional day, I said a few words, we hugged and then later said good-bye. She lives in MN now so we rarely see each other.
My poor Grandma has been to so many funerals in the last 4 months. First Grandpa’s in Nov, then Grandpa’s friend Bob in Jan, her sister-in-law just a week ago, now her cousin’s tomorrow. Our family has been very blessed with longevity so I guess it was bound to happen eventually. Two generations before me are all in their 80’s so it had to start happening I guess.
Seattle one month from today and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it. I”m going to go for it because there might not be a tomorrow. Don’t they say that all you have to fear is fear itself…to be continued.
Me, Lori and Aunt Jean
To Get Something
Posted by: meekowl on: April 9, 2009
‘To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.’
When God takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.
‘The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.’
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